Tafraoui
Tafraoui is an active military air base in Algeria, operated by Algeria. Home to Air Officers' School (EOA), flying L-39 Albatros.
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Facility Details
Aircraft Based Here
Map
35.4830°N, 0.5170°W · 173 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| Location | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Units |
Air Officers' School (EOA)
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
Description
Tafraoui is located in the Oran Province of Algeria, situated within the Oued Tlélat District near the city of Oran. The municipality contains an airfield of the same name. During World War II, the capture of Tafraoui Airport was a component of Operation Torch.
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Last updated on 21 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the unit operating this aircraft type
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: L-39 Albatros
- JAN 192026 Created Page created: Tafraoui; then secondary name removed